US Bridges

I Road (rs 271) over Plum Creek Tributary

Fair

Gove County, Kansas · 10.0S 0.6E of Gove · Structure no. 000000000320070

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
43 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
165
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

I Road (rs 271) over Plum Creek Tributary is a concrete culvert carrying I Road (rs 271) over Plum Creek Tributary in Gove County, Kansas. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 years old, older than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 165 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 175 by 2044. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesI Road (rs 271)
CrossesPlum Creek Tributary
Location10.0S 0.6E of Gove
RouteCounty Highway 271
CountyGove County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.8147, -100.47761
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating31.5 US tons
Inventory rating18.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic165 (2020)
Projected traffic175 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I Road (rs 271) over Plum Creek Tributary built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is I Road (rs 271) over Plum Creek Tributary in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does I Road (rs 271) over Plum Creek Tributary carry?

About 165 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is I Road (rs 271) over Plum Creek Tributary?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns I Road (rs 271) over Plum Creek Tributary?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.